This is not meant to be a political discussion. I don’t care what the Constitution says. I don’t care about the Second Amendment. I’m not trying to… Read more “Love the Lord Your Gun”
An Unrealistic Hope
“The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through… Read more “An Unrealistic Hope”
The Injustice of Violence
Violence is bad. You didn’t need me to tell you that, I’m sure. Every time you hear about yet another mass shooting in America, you recognize the… Read more “The Injustice of Violence”
Biblical Oppression and Liberation
Earlier this month, both the House and the Senate of the state of Tennessee voted to make the Bible its official book. Neither vote was particularly close.… Read more “Biblical Oppression and Liberation”
Starting Over
Jesus’ ministry was good news for everyone he talked to. It was good for the apostles, who believed most of the things that he was doing. It… Read more “Starting Over”
Let Go of the Good
Confesson: I do things that I know are bad. Every church I’ve ever been to as tried to teach me that I should stop doing bad things and… Read more “Let Go of the Good”
Don’t Walk Alone
Every Easter and Christmas, there’s a surge of attendance at churches. People who don’t regularly attend church show up for the important weeks of the year. And… Read more “Don’t Walk Alone”
